Scott Kerr is joined by world renowned Michelin-starred chef and restaurateur Daniel Boulud and Sebastien Silvestri, CEO of The Dinex Group, the restaurant group of Daniel Boulud. Joining as CEO right before the pandemic, Silvestri discusses how the group's flexibility, creativity and determined grit enabled them to navigate through the pandemic while ensuring its well-known quality and service wasn't diminished. He also talks about how more diners are treating themselves to pricier dishes and why Daniel is an inspirational leader. Daniel Boulud talks about the optimistic move of opening three restaurants amid the pandemic, rethinking his business model in order to "sustain business and bring also back our staff," the importance of giving back to the community, and the opening of his highly anticipated restaurant Le Pavillon in Midtown Manhattan. Plus: Daniel Boulud talks about the future of fine dining

Featuring:
Daniel Boulud, Chef and Restauranteur and Sebastien Silvestri, CEO of The Dinex Group (danielboulud.com)

Host:
Scott Kerr, Founder & President of Silvertone Consulting

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